Bergamont Contrail Carbon – a new trail bike with an integrated toolbox
With the brand new Bergamont Contrail Carbon, the Hamburg-based company presents an exciting new trail bike that scores with a nice looking frame and a conveniently integrated toolbox. Whether the bike had any further surprises in store for us, we found out in our first look.
The frame of the Bergamont Contrail Carbon
The silhouette of the brand-new Bergamont Contrail Carbon resembles its aluminium counterpart. However, Bergamont hasn’t only fundamentally redesigned the geometry, but also integrated a flip chip that makes it possible to ride the bike with either 27.5″ or 29″ wheels. One of the highlights is the stashbox positioned above the bottom bracket with an integrated toolkit and space for few other small items. It offers 130 mm of travel at the front and rear, whereby the rear suspension relies on a linkage driven single pivot design with the rear brake on the chainstay to eliminate braking influences.
The geometry of the Bergamont Contrail Carbon
Compared to its aluminium counterpart, the geometry of the new Bergamont Contrail Carbon is longer and slacker overall. However, the geometry is still relatively moderate. The reach in size L is 462 mm, and the head angle of 67° is on the steep side. The bb is quite low with a drop of 38 mm, though this should make for good cornering capabilities, with your centre of gravity low in the bike.
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 410 mm | 450 mm | 485 mm | 515 mm |
| Top tube | 580 mm | 600 mm | 620 mm | 645 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Head angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Seat angle | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Chainstay | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| BB Drop | -38 mm | -38 mm | -38 mm | -38 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1.161 mm | 1.184 mm | 1.202 mm | 1.228 mm |
| Reach | 430 mm | 447 mm | 462 mm | 481 mm |
| Stack | 606 mm | 615 mm | 629 mm | 648 mm |
The spec of the Bergamont Contrail Carbon
The Bergamont Contrail Carbon is available in two versions: Ultra and Elite.
The top of the range Bergamont Contrail Carbon Ultra comes with RockShox PIKE RCT fork and a FOX FLOAT performance shock. SRAM Level TLM brakes deliver braking power, and the gearing provided by SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain.
The lower entry Contrail Carbon Elite comes fitted with FOX 32 fork and a FOX Float performance shock. A SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain takes care of the gears, and you’ve got SRAM TL brakes to slow you down.
Spec of the Bergamont Contrail Carbon Elite
Fork RockShox PIKE RCT 130 mm
Schock FOX Float Performance 130 mm
Brakes SRAM Level TLM
Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
Seatpost Manitou Jack 125 mm
Stem Syncros FL1.5
Handlebar Syncros FL1.0 Carbon
Wheelset DT Swiss XM 1501
Tires MAXXIS Forekaster
Weight 12.4 kg
Spec of the Bergamont Contrail Carbon Elite
Fork FOX 32 Performance 130 mm
Schock FOX Float Performance 130 mm
Brakes SRAM Level TL
Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle
Seatpost Manitou Jack 125 mm
Stem Syncros FL1.5
Handlebar Syncros FL1.5
Wheelset Syncros Revelstoke 2.0
Tires MAXXIS Forekaster
Weight 12.7 kg
We do not yet have any information on prices and availability.
Our first impression of the new Bergamont Contrail Carbon
The new Bergamont Contrail Carbon features a stylish carbon frame and a super practical stashbox. With its moderate geometry and componentry leaning more towards mile munching, it’s probably best suited for long tours. Considering the brakes, the narrow tyres and the FOX 32 fork, however, we don’t think descending will be much fun.
More information will be available soon a bergamont.com.
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